“I won’t shoot until 2AM sometimes,” he tells me straining his voice over the music “I’ll show up and just drink with everyone and become their friends. Then I’m that friend with the camera, not just a random photographer.” He grabs his Nikon D3 from a back room and heads to his friend’s table to shoot. Before he can get there, two gorgeous models lingering on the dance floor recognize him and immediately begin posing. He snaps a few photo’s, kisses them hello and makes his way through the crowd.

It’s just another night in the life of one of the most popular and committed photographers in the NYC club scene. In less than 3 years time Kirillwashere.com has become one of the most recognizable brands in nightlife.

Sean is a blogger and nightlife promoter at various venues throughout the city.